Bidspirit auction | Pr Japanese Shimbayama Inlaid Hardwood

Pr Japanese Shimbayama Inlaid Hardwood Bird Panels - Pair of Japanese carved and painted hardwood Shibayama panels, 20th century. Each of rectangular form, with a pierced frieze, sides, and apron surrounding a central panel decorated with inlaid elements depicting birds perched along blossoming prunus branches on deep blue ground. One with a residual label bearing an iron-red seal mark. Provenance: The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. (Each) height: 60 3/4 in x width: 29 1/2 in x depth: 1 1/4 in. Condition: Missing areas of inlay throughout, especially to the back of each panel. Light wear. No major splits or losses to the wood.